Introduction

Reflect on the Gift of Marriage and Family Life

Ahead of the forthcoming Ordinary Synod on the Family in October 2015, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, asked us to reflect with 'true spiritual discernment' on the themes relating to marriage and family life that emerged from the Extraordinary meeting of Bishops held in Rome in October 2014.

The Bishops of England and Wales subsequently published a document to help the faithful reflect and discern on this crucial aspect of Catholic life.